Duke University is seeking 2 qualified candidates who will report to the Director of Sports Marketing to fill the role of the Assistant Director of Sports Marketing position. These positions will oversee the development, coordination and implementation of Olympic sports marketing plans for Duke University. The successful candidates will be key team players in building revenue generation, data, game day atmosphere, branding and community outreach for Duke University.

Qualifications

BA/BS recommended with a minimum of two year related experience at the collegiate or professional level suggested.

Essential Duties

Manage, develop and implement the marketing and promotional strategy for assigned Olympic sports including student and community outreach, game day atmosphere and hospitality coordinator

Cultivate the development and implementation of season tickets, packages and single game promotions to increase revenues and attendance

Cultivate a strong working relationship other administrative units both inside Duke Athletics and across campus

Coordination of community outreach efforts to involve various groups throughout the Triangle area

Conceptualize the look each year for various Olympic sports and supervise the development of printed materials (i.e. posters, etc.)

Produce on-court, pre-game, half-time and post-game entertainment, presentation and music

Work alongside the Director of Sports Marketing to assist in the execution of corporate sponsorships contracts as it relates to assigned sports

Oversee the placement of multimedia advertising for assigned sports

Support and assist in the development and growth of group sales campaign for various varsity sports programs including data collection

Assist in the promotion of events and ticket packages via social media

Perform other related duties as assigned

Goals

Develop a strong and meaningful relationship with the coaching staffs, building a trust and collaboration

Be aggressive in developing methods to increase revenue, ticket sales and data collection

Build the growth of the fan base, creating unique opportunities for interaction and integration within the programs

Create strong communications and activations between the Duke Student Body and Duke Athletics

Direct vision and strategy for community and grass roots marketing efforts

Elevate the culture and brand of Duke University

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Excellent interpersonal skills

Demonstrated experience in marketing or sales

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as pertains to duties of position

Proficiency in computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PhotoShop or InDesign or similar programs and other relevant software

Proficiency with social media including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Ability to work under minimal supervision while achieving established goals

Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends

Valid driver license with good driving record; must be insurable

The vision of these positions are to work within a collaborative environment of the Sports Marketing department to achieve the above stated goals and elevate the standing within the Athletic department, Duke University and the Durham community as a whole.

How to Apply:

Interested Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to DUAA-hr@duke.edu with "Assistant Director of Sports Marketing” in the subject line AND submit your documents online at careers.duke.edu for Requisition Number 7308. For more information on Duke University Athletics please go to: goduke.com.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. Duke Athletics has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and is actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff.

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2 openings.

About Duke Athletics Department

Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina. Duke is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference and sponsors 27 varsity sports, campus recreation and physical education and the Duke University Golf Course.